Accra, Oct. 6, GNA - The Inspector-General of Police Nana Owusu-Nsiah on Wednesday directed all Regional Commanders to continue to give protection to Presidential Candidates and Running Mates of all registered political parties.
In addition, all Regional, Divisional, District and Unit Commanders are to take prompt action against any person or group of persons, who unlawfully removes posters belonging to political opponents, or disrupts and attacks life and property during campaigns.
The Inspector-General of Police gave these directives at an emergency Regional Commanders Conference at the Police Headquarters.
The IGP reminded the Regional Commanders that they had an obligation to protect all law-abiding citizens and ensure that all those, who violated the laws, were brought to book without any discrimination.
Nana Owusu-Nsiah asked the Commanders to ensure that personnel working under them maintained high professional standards at their duty points.
He also asked the Commanders to ensure that they held regular welfare meetings with their personnel to ensure effective internal communication in the Service.
The Regional Commanders presented reports on policing within their regions and strategies to ensure peace and security, especially during the ongoing electioneering campaigns.
They also discussed the new Political Parties Code of Conduct; The Public Order Act; Electoral Laws and welfare issues.
Police must give protection to politicians
Accra, Oct. 6, GNA - The Inspector-General of Police, Nana Owusu-Nsiah has directed all Regional Commanders to continue to give protection to Presidential Candidates of all registered political parties and their running mates.In addition, all Regional, Divisional, district and Unit Commanders are to take prompt action against any person or group of persons, who unlawfully remove posters belonging to political opponents, or who disrupt and attack life and property during campaigns.
The Inspector-General of Police gave these directives at an emergency Regional Commanders Conference at the Police headquarters on Wednesday.
The IGP reminded the Regional Commanders that they have an obligation to protect all law abiding citizens and ensure that all those who violate the laws are brought to book without any discrimination. Nana Owusu-Nsiah also asked the commanders to ensure that personnel working under them maintain high professional standards at their various duty points.
He also asked the Commanders to ensure that they hold regular welfare meetings with their personnel to ensure effective internal communication in the service.
The Regional Commanders presented reports on policing within their regions and strategies to ensure peace and security, especially during the on-going political campaigns.
They also discussed the new Political Parties Code of Conduct, various electoral laws, and the Public Order Act. Welfare issues within the service were also discussed.
